Convert Stokes to Square Centimeter per Second
Input the number of stokes you want to convert to square centimeters per second.
How to Convert Stokes to Square Centimeters per Second
The stokes and square centimeter per second are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 stokes equals exactly 1 square centimeters per second. This means to convert stokes to square centimeters per second, you multiply by 1.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 St to square centimeters per second:
We need to convert stokes to square centimeters per second
Since 1 St = 1 cm²/s, multiply by 1
5 × 1 = 5
5 St = 5 cm²/s
Stokes to Square Centimeter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common stokes to square centimeter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Stokes (St) | Square Centimeters per Second (cm²/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 St | 1 cm²/s |
| 2 St | 2 cm²/s |
| 5 St | 5 cm²/s |
| 10 St | 10 cm²/s |
| 15 St | 15 cm²/s |
| 20 St | 20 cm²/s |
| 25 St | 25 cm²/s |
| 50 St | 50 cm²/s |
| 100 St | 100 cm²/s |
About These Units
Stokes (St)
The stokes (St) is the CGS unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 1 cm²/s or 100 centistokes. Named after physicist George Stokes. Water at 20°C: 0.01 St, light motor oil: 0.3-1 St at 40°C. One stokes = 10⁻⁴ m²/s. Common in technical literature.
Square Centimeter per Second (cm²/s)
Square centimeters per second (cm²/s) equals one stokes (St). Water at 20°C: 0.01 cm²/s, motor oil: 1-5 cm²/s at 40°C. One cm²/s = 100 mm²/s = 100 cSt. Bridges between SI (m²/s) and common industrial units (cSt).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert stokes to square centimeters per second?
To convert stokes to square centimeters per second, multiply the value by 1. For example, 10 St = 10 cm²/s.
How many square centimeters per second are in 1 stokes?
1 stokes equals 1 square centimeters per second.
What is the formula for stokes to square centimeters per second?
The formula is: cm²/s = St × 1.